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2008 Ford Taurus - Ride and Handling

Handling
For everyday commuting, a task the Taurus’s target audience may view as a car’s primary responsibility, this big Ford fits the bill with a soft ride and compliant suspension. This is a comfortable cruiser, one reminiscent of past oversized domestics.

With vague steering system, excessive body roll, grip-averse Pirelli P6 tires, Big Brother-like traction control, and fade-prone brakes, the ’08 Taurus proves less than capable on twisty roads, but that matters little since buyers of this particular sedan are more apt to find themselves enjoying daily commutes than tearing up canyons.

Fun to Drive

“Fun” doesn’t exactly capture the Taurus’s demeanor – we’d say a better term would be pleasant. Power from the V-6 engine is adequate, the handling is fine for everyday driving by those who view vehicle ownership as a necessity and not a privilege, and the still-bland styling is more effective than any blood pressure medication your doctor might prescribe. It hardly gets the adrenaline pumping, but in terms of doing what a spacious family sedan is supposed to do, the Taurus can be considered a success. But fun? No.